A shepherd's life;: Impressions of the South Wiltshire downs, (The collected works of W.H. Hudson) [Unknown Binding]

W. H Hudson (Author)

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Series: The collected works of W.H. Hudson | Publication Date: 1923

William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) was an Argentinian-born American naturalist and author, who moved to England in 1874, and became known for his writings on natural history, both Argentine and English, and for his work with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. He travelled the country, observing wildlife and rural life in general, and won high praise both for his work as a naturalist and for his literary style. A Shepherd's Life, published in 1910, contains his impressions of the Wiltshire Downs - the people, places, wildlife and history - which are enhanced by numerous line-drawings. The central character of the book, Caleb Bawcombe, an elderly shepherd, is fictitious, but clearly based on real people Hudson had talked to in Wiltshire, and the overall picture is of continuing closeness to nature, despite enormous changes in agricultural practice, in rural societies at the end of the nineteenth century.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) was a naturalist and author, acclaimed both for his knowledge of wildlife and for his literary style. A Shepherd's Life, published in 1910, contains his impressions of the Wiltshire Downs - the people, places, wildlife and history - gained by tramping around the English countryside. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Unknown Binding
• Publisher: E.P. Dutton & Co (1923)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00086FBL4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, March 18, 2009

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This review is from: A Shepherd's Life Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs (Kindle Edition)

I grew up in Wiltshire and although this was written about a Wiltshire long before my time it really brought it all back to life for me. The descriptions of the wildlife and the beautiful countyside were so real. This book is a lovely venture down memory lane. Made me want to read more by this gifted author.